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Up North Prevention

Prevention can take many forms. This August, it looked like a group of local youth spending a night outdoors, trying new things, learning new skills, building connections, and making memories together. During an overnight camping adventure, youth had the opportunity to kayak, fish, whittle, make music, explore the outdoors, and spend time around the campfire. Along the way, they learned new skills, helped one another, stepped outside their comfort zones, and experienced the s

The Prevent2Protect (P2P) Youth Coalition recently came together to create and distribute welcome packs for every senior across Cheboygan County schools! Each pack was designed to give seniors a little boost as they begin their final year of high school. Inside, students received a pencil, notebook, sticky notes, a $5 Starbucks gift card, an encouraging affirmation card, and a sucker—a few simple items to help brighten their day and remind them that their community is cheeri

The start of a new school year is always exciting, and Students Leading Students (SLS) was proud to be part of this year’s Back-to-School Event at Tawas Area Schools! The SLS table gave students and families an opportunity to learn more about the program, connect with members, and discover ways to get involved during the upcoming school year. One of the highlights of the event was partnering with the Iosco Substance Free Coalition to bring the Hidden in Plain Sight trailer to